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Hail history for Seneca, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seneca on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 6, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Seneca
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Seneca 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Seneca |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Seneca, Richland 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Seneca |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | West Union, Westminster, Seneca 6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Seneca |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Seneca by year
When hail season peaks near Seneca
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (13).
Largest hail storms near Seneca
Apr 27, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oakway (8 mi from Seneca)
Jun 6, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walhalla (8 mi from Seneca)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported larger than golf ball size hail.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca (2 mi from Seneca)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near Lake Keowee.Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Townville (10 mi from Seneca)
May 17, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tokeena Xrds (3 mi from Seneca)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seneca
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | EF0 | Courtenay 8 mi from Seneca |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF0 | Richland 3 mi from Seneca |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | Oakway 9 mi from Seneca |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Clemson 6 mi from Seneca |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF0 | Townville 10 mi from Seneca |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF0 | Townville 9 mi from Seneca |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF0 | Cherrys 8 mi from Seneca |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF1 | Clemson 6 mi from Seneca |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF2 | Clemson 9 mi from Seneca |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seneca
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seneca since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 26, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Central, Clemson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Seneca, Townville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Clemson 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Oakway, Townville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Pendleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Seneca 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Walhalla 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richland 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Seneca; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Seneca.
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